Marcus Smart has compiled 4.3 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard recently.Marcus Smart has played 29.5 minutes per game over the last 12 games while playing on the road, 7.3 more than he's played overall this season on the road.The fastest tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Grizzlies.The Grizzlies will likely see a rise in plays today from squaring off against the 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the league this year (the Wizards).The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
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